Genosse

== German == === Etymology === From Middle High German genōz, from Old High German ginozo, from Proto-West Germanic *ganaut, from Proto-Germanic *ganautaz. Original etymological meaning was to enjoy something with someone, shared enjoyment of something. Also see modern German genießen. Compare with Dutch genoot. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡəˈnɔsə/ === Noun === Genosse m (weak, genitive Genossen, plural Genossen, feminine Genossin) (mostly in compounds) partner in something, mate 1925–26, Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf: (communism, socialism) comrade, fellow socialist or communist (German politics, outside of communist/socialist contexts) a member of the SPD, the German social democratic party ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== genießen ==== See also ==== Gefährte Kamerad Kampfgefährte Kampfgenosse Kollege Komplize Kumpan Kumpel Mitgenosse Mitstreiter Waffenbruder Weggefährte === Further reading === “Genosse” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961. “Genosse” in Duden online “Genosse” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache